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panfilo

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The accuracy of predictions of violence is better when the focus is on
 
  a. violence against others.
  b. violence against oneself.
  c. imminent violence.
  d. violence that may occur over the long term.

Question 2

What is the general conclusion concerning making predictions of future violence?
 
  a. Clinical judgment is better than chance.
  b. Clinical judgment is equivalent to flipping coins.
  c. The number of false positives is unaffected by the base rate.
  d. Such predictions should be made by individuals with experience in police work.


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Viet Thy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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